Right of Way Protection Inspector Entry - Orange

Right of Way Protection Inspector Entry - Orange

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The primary function of the ROW Protection Inspector is to perform daily surveillance of 'project impacted' pipeline systems in order to protect and ensure the integrity of the pipeline system by avoiding third party damage. The ROW Protection Inspector assists in the development of various ROW‑related field agreements and handles complex situations involving ROW encroachments. The inspector provides assistance and/or relief for the linerider as needed, including processing one‑call tickets, marking pipeline and patrolling ROW.

Additional responsibilities include oversight of certain ROW maintenance projects, as well as certain capital and maintenance improvement projects.

• Provide support to management and ROW personnel.
• Inspect the assigned area of the pipeline, either by vehicle or by foot, for leaks and other irregularities.
• Determine when to pothole or expose pipeline for future work, and whether to permit a third party to continue a project on company property or right‑of‑way or to stop such activities.
• Check and record line locator and GPS equipment as per a predetermined schedule.
• Act as liaison on behalf of the company with public utility personnel, property owners and general contractors regarding construction projects within pipeline easement and right‑of‑way.
• Participate in support of decisions regarding KM's ROW and cross‑country pipelines (development agreements, easement forms, pond agreements, crossing agreements, applicable technical standards).
• Review pre‑job conferences and meetings with outside agents, underground contractors, utility personnel.
• Perform pipeline identification based on requests, including locating and marking lines using electronic locating equipment and/or a probe in conjunction with drawings to confirm pipeline location.
• Maintain working knowledge of regulatory (DOT, OSHA, etc.) requirements, industry standards (API, Common Ground Alliance) and KM standards and practices associated with damage prevention.
• Recognize the scope of work performed by third parties and the limits of what they may and may not do on company property or right‑of‑way.
• Check area for underground service alerts (USA) and arrange meetings with contractors as necessary regarding digging procedures.
• Complete internal forms associated with O&M procedures and submit them timely.
• Complete required reports and note activity by handwritten entry into a daily log or electronically in the Kinder Morgan One Call System (KMOCS).
• Respond to Line Flier reports to confirm irregularities and initiate repair requests.
• Consistently maintain and demonstrate a high regard for personal safety, for the safety of company assets, employees, and the general public.

• Repair equipment such as electrical test stations (ETS) if needed at booster stations and various pipeline locations.
• Assist pipeline maintenance with cleaning, buffing and recoating pipe and installing pipeline markers.
• Perform housekeeping as requested by management and participate in special projects and other assignments.

• High School Diploma or equivalent required—Technical training and/or college a plus.

• Requires a minimum of 3 years of experience in pipeline construction, maintenance, or operations environment.
• Must pass and maintain all applicable operator qualification requirements associated with pipeline protection.
• Thorough knowledge of ROW and pipeline damage prevention policies and procedures, damage maintenance, pipeline locating equipment and current technologies.
• Knowledge of federal and state regulations, notably Part 195 of the Code of Federal Regulations.
• General construction safety knowledge.
• Advancement is based on time requirements and job performance standards.
• Progression through levels from Entry Level to Level 5 is described in the original listing.

• Satisfactory driving record and a valid state driver's license.
• Transportation…